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Somizi Buyani Mhlongo-Motaung (born 23 December 1972) is a South African media personality, actor and music artist.
His success story began during his teenage years when he bagged a role in the 1987 film, The Gleaners, and went on to star in several TV series and shows.
Motang hosted the South African Music Awards in 2016, 2017 and 2018, and performed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Awards.
He is currently married to his same-sex partner, Mohale Motaung.
South African actor
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| Name: | Somizi Buyani Mhlongo-Motong |
| stage name: | Somizi Mhlongo |
| Date of Birth: | December 23, 1972 (51 years old) |
| place of birth: | Soweto |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Mohale Motang |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | USD 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 |
early life
Somizi Mhlongo was born in Soweto, South Africa. His mother, Mary Twala, is a veteran South African actress who was recently nominated for an African Movie Academy Award, and his father, Ndaba Mhlongo, is also an actor and comedian.
He was nurtured from an early age by his parents, who were at the peak of their careers at the time. His father starred in a number of films, including Kamikaze (1986), Isivumelwano (1978) and Bad Company (1985).
This helped Somizi Motaung to easily succeed in the entertainment industry; he landed his first acting role at the age of thirteen.
In 1985, Somizi Motaung’s only brother, Archie, was stabbed to death.
educate
Somizi Motang did not have a long period of schooling. He spent most of his growing years on film sets.
Profession
Somizi Motaung’s versatile entertainment career began when he was 13 years old, with a role in Scavengers in 1987, and then as “Whacko” in a musical and political film called Sarafina in 1992.
He later appeared in several other films and TV series, such as Kein Hummel über (1993), Cry, The Beloved Country (1995), and Tarzan: The Epic Adventure (1996).
Somizi Motaung has also been appointed as a judge on television competitions such as Idols South Africa and the SABC 1 competition show Dance Your Butt Off.
His show, Chasing Dreams with Somizi, also premiered on Mzansi Magic in 2016.
His ability to command attention at social occasions and events has also earned him high-level hosting opportunities at various awards shows, including the South African Music Awards, which he co-hosted in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Motaung as a media figure
The talented Somizi Motaung also co-hosted the Metro FM breakfast show The Fresh Breakfast with DJ Fresh and football presenter Mpho Letsholonyane in 2017 before being replaced by Relebogile Mabotja in 2019.
The station decided to appoint Mhlongo as co-host of the show #TheBridge.
In 2017, he was also named an ambassador for satellite service provider DStv and received recognition from the water and sanitation sector in the same year.
Personal life
Somizi Motaung is currently married to his same-sex partner, Mohale Tebogo Motaung. The two had a traditional wedding on September 28, 2019, and a white wedding the following year.
Recently, he announced his intention to undergo a uterine implant after revealing his desire to have children.
Before marrying Mohale, he was with actress and news presenter Palesa Madisakwane, with whom he has a daughter, Bahumi Madisakwane.
Their marriage eventually ended after Somizi Motaung publicly announced that he was gay.
net worth
Somizi Motaung has had a brilliant career as an artist, amassing a net worth of $1,000,000-$5,000,000 for himself.
Social Media
- Instagram: @somizi
- Twitter – @somizi
- Facebook: @Somizi Mhlongo Motaung
- TikTok: @somg63
- Snapchat: No
- Phone number: Private
